Popular Culture

23 June 2003


Harry Potter Returns
The first day of summer in New York dawned, or rather failed to dawn since the weather has been abysmal the last few months, and the family began its Saturday morning routine. Mom went to the gym, Dad got breakfast for the children and then began typing at the computer. The door bell rang, and the dogs barked wildly in a Pavlovian manner. For more, click here.

Beckham Goes to Spain for £25 Million
It will be a sad soccer season at Old Trafford, Manchester, this year with David Beckham, the captain of the English team, playing for Spain's Real Madrid. For £25 million, Mr. Beckham is leaving what is arguably the most famous soccer team in the world to play on a team of superstars -- where he may well be eclipsed entirely. Still, it is right for him to go. Click here to read on.

Patti Labelle's Love Fest
No one survives in the music business for decades without real talent. Hype and popular fads can make a musician rich in a few years, but they cannot sell tickets forever. Ms. Patti Labelle, who is a star but was never a megastar, proved at Radio City Music Hall last week just why she still sells tickets. Her voice is gut-wrenchingly powerful. Click here to read more.